March 15, 2013, 6:13PM

By the fourth ballot on Wednesday -- the fifth since the conclave had begun -- Bergoglio passed the threshold of 77 votes on his way to upwards of 90 votes out of 115. It was just before 7 p.m., a little more than 24 hours since they started, and the Catholic Church had a new pope. Full story »

March 14, 2013, 6:41PM

"On the one hand, Jesuits aren't supposed to be in positions of authority," said the Rev. Joseph Fessio, a Jesuit and founder of Ignatius Press. "On the other hand, they're supposed to be obedient to the church." Full story »

April 30, 2008, 2:41PM

By the end of June, Roman Catholics in the Syracuse Diocese should learn the outcome of several parish mergers, most of which will result in the closing of at least one building. Here's a map and details on the merged churches: RELATED STORY: Officials planning to close more churches Full story »